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YK59 PWU

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

279,835 mi
Last recorded279,835 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 PWU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 279,835 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 167,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 156,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undertrays limiting access to various testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2022 146,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 136,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 133,112 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2019 125,952 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 113,425 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 104,121 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 94,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cut in inner sidewall, nearly to cord

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 94,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cut in inner sidewall, nearly to cord

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 77,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,518 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,798 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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YK59 PWU is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 94,161 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK59 PWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK59 PWU registered?

YK59 PWU is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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